{"id":609,"date":"2024-11-11T12:10:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T17:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/?p=609"},"modified":"2025-09-06T19:46:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T23:46:51","slug":"pet-safe-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/pet-safe-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet-Safe Thanksgiving\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Anything that upends a pet\u2019s daily routine can, and probably will, have a profound impact on pet health and safety. While the holidays have many traditions that repeat each year, they do tend to change a pet\u2019s daily routine. The best way to approach a pet-safe Thanksgiving is to adhere to their daily schedule, and closely monitor their appearance and behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Every Planned Moment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pets not only enjoy knowing which events are about to occur, they also depend on the soundness of their routine. This awareness leads to a sense of purpose and supports feelings of safety, trust, and confidence. In other words, consistency is the key to pet well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Thanksgiving, try to keep your pet\u2019s daily routine <\/a>as close to normal as possible. Knowing they are close to meal times, bathroom breaks, owner arrival, or workouts can greatly reduce stress and anxiety and boost calmness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider Alternatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can also board your pet or hire a pet sitter to take care of your pet\u2019s needs if you are traveling or hosting a large group this Thanksgiving. If your pets are staying home during the meal, be sure they have access to a quiet room away from the party to rest and relax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Down to Health and Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Increasing a pet\u2019s safety this time of year can go a long way. Update their microchip information<\/a>, if applicable, replace old, worn ID tags with shiny new ones, and take a look at certain features in and around your property that could lead to accidental illness or injury. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n